How to be Invited for Interviews
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Once the application has been sent and the resume received the next thing that should happen is the employer will call to set an interview. Resumes can present you very well. In fact, 75 percent of employers say that applicants with resumes passing their standards would definitely be invited for a job interview. But how do you go about getting that interview? Here are some resumes tips that would give you not only one but many calls for interview:
1. Place the position you are looking for at the start of the resume. Having this as an objective shows that you are really focused and career oriented. It suggests you have a good understanding of what your perfect career might be.
2. Use powerful, active words. Instead of “assigned to be”, use “in-charge of”. This indicates that you have active leadership skills and can step into a management position if needed.
3. Use bullets to catch the reader’s eye. Itemize your achievements, career highlights, recognition, qualifications, skills and interests. Bullets not only make reading your resume more simply, but also create more clear space on the paper, making the resume neat tidy.
4. Make sure your resume is very selective. Only apply for one position in one company or organization at a time. Do not submit resumes with different job interests and positions applied for at one time. This will be a complete waste of time.
5. Ask a pro. Resumes written with the help of experts who can actually see the applicant’s strengths and opportunities can be much more powerful than one you’ve written on your own.
Aside from preparing an impressive resume, carefully follow and read all the special instructions provided in the job description. Keep in mind that this is a test to see how well an you can follow simple rules. As much as possible, do not use liquid paper to cover mistakes — just do it over again.
When answering a job ad, adapt your cover letter — and, even better, your resume — to the job you are applying for. Specifically mention the skills and recognition you received that will be beneficial to the new company or employer. See to it that you indicate how you might be more qualified than the other applicants.
